Scott Howson

Kyle Clifford opened the scoring late in the second period, Jonathan Bernier made 12 saves and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 Friday night for the defending Stanley Cup champions' first regulation win at home this season.

Mike Richards scored during a two-man advantage in the third period for the Kings, who climbed over Columbus and out of last place in the Western Conference with their second straight victory.

Although Nick Foligno erased the shutout bid with 2:25 to play, Bernier largely shut down Columbus' punchless offense and even picked up his second career assist in his second straight victory in...

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